Private hire

at The BLACK LION

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One of Brighton’s best places for a great night out is also the ultimate place to host your own private event. Whether you're planning a full venue takeover, reserving a dedicated area indoors, or making the most of our spacious beer garden, we can help create an unforgettable occasion.

The Black Lion is also known for its brilliant seasonal food menu and great selection of drinks - take a look at our menus and let us know in the booking form if you'd like food included with your event enquiry.

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FULL VENUE HIRE

  • Take over the entirety of The Black Lion (including the beer garden) and enjoy exclusive access to one of Brighton’s most atmospheric late night venues. Perfect for large-scale celebrations, the venue combines multiple one large indoor space, with a DJ booth, a large hidden garden with covered seating and a bar famed for its great beer selection and delicious cocktails.

    • One stocked bar with extensive cocktail, wines and beer menu

    • Seasonal menus

    • Buffet, canapés and bespoke menus available

    • Drinks packages, tokens and bottle service

    • One floor including DJ booth, tables and booth seating

    • Late night licence

    • Projector screen

    • Flatscreen TVs

    • PA system

    • DJ booth

    • WiFi

    • Dancefloor

    • Photobooth available to hire

    • Ground floor accessible

    • Accessible toilet

    • Please note there is no lift

    • Christmas parties

    • Summer parties

    • Brand launches

    • Corporate events

    • Conferences

    • Awards evenings

    • Private celebrations

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Secret Spritz Garden

  • Your guests unlock their own hidden corner of the pub garden - a private alfresco escape.

    Complete with a dedicated spritz bar and relaxed summer atmosphere, it's designed for birthdays, celebrations, work socials and special occasions.

    • Seasonal food menus

    • Dedicated spritz bar stocked and staffed for your event

    • One glass of prosecco on arrival per guest

    • One Aperol Spritz or Sarti Spritz token per guest

    • Option to add bottled beers, ciders, canned cocktails and soft drinks in advance


  • £15 per person, including:

    • 1 glass of prosecco on arrival

    • 1 Aperol or Sarti Spritz token

    Minimum Group Size: 30 guests

    Maximum Group Size: 50 guests 

    Duration: 2 hours

    Extended Hire Option

    For guests wanting longer than two hours:

    £30 per person, includes:

    • The core package above

    • The remaining £15 per person allocated towards a pre-paid bar tab or drinks package of the customer's choice

    Minimum Group Size: 30 guests 

    Maximum Group Size: 50 guests 

    Duration: 4 hours

  • Separate accessible entrance from street level as well as accessible internal entrance to the main bar

    • Corporate socials

    • Team building

    • Birthday parties

    • Client entertainment

    • Large group bookings

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